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Job Description

The Environment Agency is fully committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek, embrace, and live diversity for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work alongside our technical lead and others to manage the waste exemptions regime. Waste Exemption (WEX) charges, implemented on 1 July 2025, are designed to bring environmental, regulatory, and business benefits, while also increasing workload in E&B. The role involves placing WEX on a sustainable regime footing and managing it similarly to other chargeable regulatory regimes.

You will:

• Manage WEX income, business planning, and resourcing. Broker organisational priorities, measure performance, and track progress.
• Collaborate with our Ruby Digital Team on developing and enhancing our online registration service, national customer contact centre, and payment centre.
• Coordinate with Defra, NRW, trade bodies, and networks to ensure alignment between policy development and operational delivery.
• Support exemptions reform technical work at critical milestones and help build resilience within the WEX team.

Ultimately, you will own all aspects of WEX, supporting the wider team’s work and priorities.

The team:

You will join our national Waste Treatment and Transfer team, which leads on biowaste, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, metals, fire prevention, and waste exemptions.

We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, and secure resources.

Experience/Skills Required

• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
• Knowledge of waste regulation from an operational perspective.
• Understanding of the current regulatory system, including its strengths and weaknesses.
• Business management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering outcome-focused work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Experience of collaborative work to achieve goals.

We offer development opportunities and training.

Contact and additional info:

Flexible/hybrid working from an EA Office base. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack.

Queries: methane.action@environment-agency.gov.uk

Applications are assessed via competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams within two weeks of closing date. We may hold your details for 6 months for alternative posts.

We value diversity and inclusivity, welcoming flexible working arrangements and guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants.

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body, using government frameworks for recruitment. See more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other